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Old 02-28-2013, 08:57 PM   #1
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Using an "idiot light" gauge housing for aftermarket gauges?

I was about to toss my "idiot light" gauge cluster housing, when I got to thinking that it might make a good home for someone looking to install aftermarket gauges. I think it would work better than a "gauge" cluster housing, since it has the four smaller holes in it.

What do you think? Would anyone want this?








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Old 02-28-2013, 09:45 PM   #2
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Re: Using an "idiot light" gauge housing for aftermarket gauges?

I couldn't with my parts cluster that was idiot gauges the 4 hold are cut at an angle so a straght gauge will not fit at an angle inside a straght wall tube if that makes sense
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Old 04-02-2013, 09:34 PM   #3
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Re: Using an "idiot light" gauge housing for aftermarket gauges?

Ttt, anyone want this? Free... Going in trash otherwise...
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Old 04-02-2013, 10:23 PM   #4
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Re: Using an "idiot light" gauge housing for aftermarket gauges?

why do you call it "idiot light"?
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Re: Using an "idiot light" gauge housing for aftermarket gauges?

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why do you call it "idiot light"?
Look close at the cluster housing, it does not have the three holes for the gauge terminal clips, it has a single twist socket for a bulb. That style cluster had 3/4 indicator lights instead of gauges. "Idiot lights" because they generally only come on when it's too late. Also, for people that don't care about gauges.
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